Join us for
three free one-hour web
briefings on hot HR topics from the comfort of your own desk.
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Getting to “Yes” – Gaining
Institutional Shareholder Approval
Speakers: Mark Borges, Kelly Crean, and Diane Doubleday
(moderator)Recent
and impending regulatory and governance changes coupled with
broad societal concerns about total executive compensation
levels, severance programs, and the proper role of
stock-based compensation have further complicated the
institutional shareholder approval process for new stock
plans and share authorizations.
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Given the current climate,
institutional shareholders’ influence has expanded, leaving
companies to face challenges from more active shareholder
campaigns and specific shareholder proposals on compensation
issues.
To secure approval on
strategic compensation matters, management must wage an
effective campaign that anticipates its major shareholders’
hot buttons and understands how they make their voting
decisions.
Attend this web briefing on
Wednesday, January 18, from noon to 1:00 ET. We’ll discuss
institutional investors’ perspectives and specific
shareholder proposals, provide best practices for enhancing
disclosure, and help you get to “yes” if your company is
planning to submit a proposal for shareholder action.
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Wednesday, 18 January 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET |
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HIPAA Security Web Briefing
Speakers: Terry Dailey, Mark Major, and Tami Simon
By April 20, 2006, all small group health plans must be in
compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Small group health
plans are those with less than $5 million in annual premiums
or benefits paid. Larger plans are already required to be in
compliance (as of April 20, 2005).
The HIPAA Security Rule
requires employer health plans and other HIPAA-covered
entities to safeguard electronic protected health
information (ePHI). As a plan sponsor, to demonstrate
compliance you may need to:
- determine compliance
with over 40 specifications,
- conduct and document
an accurate and thorough HIPAA Security risk assessment,
- develop written
policies and procedures,
- appoint a Security
Official,
- obtain contractual
assurances from business associates,
- execute plan
amendments, and
- train staff.
During this complimentary,
one-hour web briefing on Thursday, January 26, from noon to
1:00 ET, Mercer Health & Benefits compliance
consultants will explain employers’ obligations under the
Rule, field questions, and demonstrate how Mercer can assist
you with your compliance efforts.
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Thursday, 26 January 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET |
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Section 409A: Important
Lessons We’ve Learned
Speakers: Bruce Greenblatt, Mark Borges, and Diane
Doubleday (moderator)
Done thinking about Section
409A for a few months? Not so fast. 2006 is the last year of
409A transition, and companies will need to plan for program
changes in the next 12 months. Because 409A’s reach is so
expansive – encompassing many executive compensation
arrangements – and the tax penalties for noncompliance are
substantial, responsible companies must ensure they consider
all possible implications.
Attend this web briefing on
Tuesday, February 28, from noon to 1:00 ET. We’ll discuss
tales from the field – practical tips and problems Mercer
legal and consulting experts have encountered while working
with our clients on equity, severance, and benefit program
compliance. And, we’ll shed some light on the anticipated
new guidelines from the IRS concerning penalties.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET |
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